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What are some resources I can use to help me succeed in online mathematics classes?
I am returning to school as a college junior. I do not have experience with online classes and I am looking for advice on how to succeed/beneficial resources I can use. Thanks!


what does a day in the like of a graduate physics student look like?
I am curious what a future of looking for graduate school is like.

How do I go about selecting a major as an incoming college freshmen, when as a 17 year old girl, haven't found my "passion" yet ?
I love being outside and don't necessarily think I want to be in an office all day.

What do you wish someone told you before you started working in data analytics?
Hello! I am an upcoming Fall 2025 university student majoring in Statistics with a potential minor in Public Policy/Computer Science looking to work in data analytics, preferably in the healthcare field. I would love any advice, tips, or lessons you've learned along the way--or things I should...

What are some steps I can take to have a successful future in physics research during my undergraduate education?
I'm currently a high school senior and I plan on going to college to major in physics and electrical engineering. I have a passion for physics and am excited to learn more about it.
#Spring25

What must life be after college for students who can’t pay ?
What will life after college will be like and how will it fully impact my life after. Will I take out loans or drop out why should students have to pay high prices that are not reasonable at many schools to gain a higher education to support yourself in the future. Why must we be stuck in a...

How should I study for statistics/higher math in college?
I’m a senior at Union City High School in Tennessee, and I will attend a community college to further my education. I would like to become better at studying for math. Which is why my question is about statistics/higher math classes in college. If you don’t mind helping me, that would be very...

What is the hardest part of getting into a Physics career?
I am a 18 year old in college getting my basics, later planning on transferring to a 4-year university to major in physics and minor in astronomy. I wanted to know what are the hardest parts of getting into the physics career so I can prepare myself as soon as I can. #spring25

As a female high school senior intending on majoring in applied mathematics with a concentration in actuarial science, what obstacles can I expect in the classroom and job market, and what steps would best prepare me for a future as an actuary??
I am a high school senior graduating in May, and I am enrolled at Westfield State University for the 2025 Fall semester. I am confident in my major selection, but I am interested in professional insight.

How to manage a double major at Cal?
I'm a high school senior who was recently accepted to Berkeley. My goal is to graduate with two degrees in four years: a B.S. in Atmospheric Sciences, and a B.S. (B.A. if possible) in Physics. Can anyone who has double majored at Berkeley give tips on managing coursework?

What are some good math apps that can help me UNDERSTAND what I'm doing? I will likely be taking a statistical class.
Context: Math is my absolute worst subject. It stopped me from going to a 4-year out of high school (fear of failure). I have to take one math class despite my already 2 transferred classes from my other tech, and I'm only doing a 2-year program.

What do I need to do to get into statistics. I just am really wondering what type I want to get into. How can I figure out what would be the best specific field in statistics for me, what is the difference between an actuary and an actuarial scientist and how and why does that fit into statistics ?
#Spring25
I just want it to be enjoyable. Sports analyzing catches my eye. However, I realize that is a very hard field to get into as a whole but still.

Is memorization important in engineering?
I'd consider math my best subject, but if it's been a while since I've done a specific type of problem, I usually have to reteach myself. Is this normal? I'm currently a senior in high school taking Pre-Calc, and I get 100% on all my assignments and tests. However, if I were given a problem...

Should I take both Ap physics 1 and Ap physics C next year, what's the different?
Next year is my senior year

How can I be able to get elevated in Math?
I am in 7th grade standard math right now, and I really want to get into Algebra 1 next year for math, are there any resources to help me learn pre-algebra/8th grade math?
There is a summer placement test for this so are there any recommendations for textbooks, or resources

Hello dear professors, my name is Jose what do I need to do for prepare my major/ career? Want to do architect
What do I need to do now to be prepared for college?

What skills does a math teacher have? Mathematical knowledge? Teaching ability?
I wanted to determine what skills are essential for a math teacher that would help me in my career path.

How do I get started with getting into Astronomy or Programming?
What should I do to get started on learning about Programming or Astronomy? what schools should I look into? what should I do beforehand to set me up for success?

I am considering getting into engineering, I am in 10th grade but my grades aren't the best. I am good at trade math questions but not very good at geometry, I enjoy working with my hands and currently taking my second year of welding.
How can I improve in math, and what resources should I be using to become successful in engineering

Is a Mathematics degree enough for entry level positions in Finance?
I am currently obtaining my associate's degree and have decided that mathematics is the best option because of it's versatility. My goal is to work in investment banking, so I know I will need a bachelor's degree. I have no desire to get a Master's degree. Will that effect my chances? What...

How should I proceed along the lines of my math classes?
Hello! I have a question! I am currently taking honors Precalculus as a sophomore and next year I want to go to standard stat because I don't want to feel overwhelmed, and I plan to take another AP class in an unrelated subject. My math teacher is telling me to go to AP Calculus AB then do AP...

how will i be successful in college studying aeronautical engineering?
what,how,why will i be successful in college studying aeronautical engineering,



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My age is 14, what is a good book for math?
my age is 14 what is a books good for me like maths?

help me with this ?
so I just go out of school and I am trying to look for a test to see how smart I am how can I do that I am not really great at math and I need help and its kinda hard to study when there is a lot of talking in my class and I just need help and if you can help me that would be great and I really...



can i learn coding if i am not good in math?
can i learn coding if i am not good in math?

What are some common skills for a math/physics based career?
What are some skills that someone could learn and improve to better work for a career in something mathematics related? or possibly something related to engineering and physics based.

What free online resources are there to self-study calculus/physics/engineering?
I'm looking for online resources that I can use to self-study STEM, sites with additional courses would also be appreciated.


How can I decide on fully committing to a career in electrical engineering?
Im a junior in high school and im still undecisive in what i want to major in. However, ive been thinking about electrical engineering because it involves math which is my strongest subject.


can i learn programming if i am not good enough in math?
can i learn programming if i am not good enough in math?

How can I best learn from a youtube channel to learn math from scratch?
i want best youtube channel to learn math from scratch?

How to become an architect when I am bad at math?
Especially Algebra 1, I'm in eighth grade and I want to become a real estate architect (designing homes, etc). Do you have any tips on how to become better at math? Also, what courses would I need in high school for this career path?

Fields in Engineering.
If my main strengths are math, chemistry, and physics and I am interested in Engineering, what fields could I look into?

What are some recommended Colleges or Universities that have majors that focus on physics and mathematics?
I am a student that wants to pursue a study or career in either of these topics after high school.

what job in chemistry/physics can i look into if i enjoy doing equations the most?
i'm in year 10 and live in australia i like chemistry, physics and maths. i also like space a lot its pretty interesting. im also not a huge fan of biology. i enjoy doing equations the most rather than practicals, what job in chem/physics could i choose to look into that is more based on doing...

Is Honors Physics as hard as APES?
I'm a junior in high school and I'm currently in APES (AP environmental science) but so far I'm not really getting anything and the workload is stressing me out. I'm in 3 other APs (AP Chinese, AP world, AP lang) that I value more than any AP science course I could take. I'm probably not going...

I suck at math and I want to get better but I don’t know how.
I suck at math and it’s genuinely embarrassing. Like there’s some topics that I get but it’s a matter of remembering for me. I always forget what’s taught to me in math class. And this is specifically only for the math subject and not others like Biology, Anatomy, history, English, government...


AP Statistics, Physics, or both?
Hi, I'm in my senior year of highschool and wondering if AP Statistics and regular Physics are must-take classes if I want to go into Pharmacology. I think both are extremely valuable but with a calculus course, handling all 3 might be a challenge for me. Should I push myself to take all...

I’m a student in highschool and I was wondering if I should take pre calculus or if its necessary to take it if I want to become a Speech Language Pathologist.?
I am in grade 11 and I want to become a Speech Language Pathologist in Vancouver, BC. I also need advice for volunteer experience and what subjects should I focus on to become a speech pathologist

What is classes can I take in school in order to help me with math?
What is classes can I take in school in order to help me with math?

What are some ways I could get ahead in life?
For example, what could I do to...
- have more discipline
- improve my focus and study habits
-better my money management
-stay consistent
-make intelligent choices
-get tasks done when they need to get done.
-further my education
- get more streams of income

What courses can I take it to better my career path in math?
What courses can I take it to better my career path in math?